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Best-Ever Grilled Cheese

Source of Recipe

Bon App�tit, March 2015


Recipe Introduction

"No matter the hour (or your age), a grilled cheese sandwich is the pinnacle of crave-worthiness. This rendition doesn�t attempt to reinvent the classic. It just guides you toward making the best-ever version of it. But there are a few rules you must follow: 1. Butter goes in the pan not on the bread. To ensure golden (not burned) toastiness, the exterior of the sandwich should be slicked with mayo, which has a higher smoke point than butter and possesses the combined browning power of oil and egg yolks. When mayo-slicked bread meets buttered pan, that�s when the magic truly begins. 2. Opting for a cheese that melts well is paramount: American is the melting-est cheese there is, but a young cheddar cheese works well too and brings deeper flavor. If you want to go off-script, stick to a soft or semisoft cheese. Their high moisture content means they�re especially adept at turning molten. 3. Once the sandwich is in the pan, pressing down with a spatula is helpful for achieving even toasting�and for encouraging bread and cheese to meld together. But don�t be overzealous; this is not a smashed cheese sandwich. 4. Cut the sandwich diagonally. It�s official: Sandwiches cut this way actually taste better. Ready to serve? A bowl of tomato soup is an optional accompaniment but highly encouraged."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/bestevergrilledcheese

List of Ingredients

◦ 2 slices �-inch-thick Pullman or other white bread
◦ 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
◦ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
◦ 2 ounces thinly sliced American cheese or cheddar (about 4 slices)
◦ Freshly ground black pepper
◦ Tomato soup (for serving; optional)


Recipe

Place bread on a cutting board and spread mayonnaise over top side of each; this is key to a golden, delectable crunch.

Heat a small skillet (nonstick, ideally) over medium. Slide in half of butter. When it melts, place one slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in skillet; top with cheese; season with pepper. Top with second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up. When underside is golden brown, about 4 minutes, turn sandwich and add remaining butter to skillet.

Press down on sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt cheese�be gentle, don't smash it. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted. Eat immediately, preferably with soup.

Makes 1 awesome sandwich